Robert F. C.

VP of BD, Sales & Marketing @ Curtiss-Wright Corporation | Executive Leader

United States

About

With over 25 years of expertise in business development, sales, and marketing, currently serving as Vice President of Business Development, Sales & Marketing at Curtiss-Wright Corporation. A player/coach who oversees an annual orders book exceeding $1BN+, empowering the organization to deliver cutting-edge defense and aerospace solutions. Lead a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused culture to align with strategic growth objectives. Adept at strategic planning, program management, and cultivating high-value international partnerships. Contributed to significant market penetration and contract wins, leveraging strong relationships with stakeholders and a consultative approach. Passionate about empowering teams through trust, accountability, and mentorship. Hold an active TS/SCI clearance and Vice-Chair of the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC).

Experience

  • VP of BD, Sales & Marketing at Curtiss-Wright Corporation
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Executive Leader of the growth plan for a team of highly qualified consultative Business Development Professionals who place value in listening to the customer. Responsible for an orders book of $1BN+ annually while fostering a culture of trust, responsibility and growth. Active TS/SCI Clearance - Co-Chair Political Action Committee (PAC).

  • Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at L3Harris Technologies
    Jun 2019 - Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Led a team of over 300 business development and marketing professionals, achieving an unprecedented order book exceeding $8 billion. • Drove strategic campaigns with U.S. military branches and allied nations, enhancing market penetration and corporate visibility. • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in multiple high-stakes contracts and partnerships.

  • SVP Business Development & GM Wescam USA Division at L3 Technologies
    Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • P&L management and business development for four L3 enterprises across multiple states, driving annual revenues of $135M. • Cultivated strategic partnerships and expanded market presence in EO.IR and payload assembly sectors. • Implemented innovative operational strategies that resulted in a 15% increase in annual bookings, totaling $145M.

  • Vice President of Global Business Development at SAFE Boats International, LLC
    Apr 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • V.P. Strategy & Business Development at American Security Assistance
    Sep 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance business development in U.S. Defense and Security Assistance markets. • Cultivated relationships with OEM suppliers, platform integrators, and foreign governments to optimize security assistance programs. • Drove revenue growth by implementing tailored strategies for clients, resulting in a 25% increase in project engagement.